Undergarment



Dec. 28, 1948.

Filed May 2, 1947 w. P. MORRIS 2,457,260

UNDERGARMENT 2 Sheets-Sheet l A tm m eys Dec. 28, 1948. w. P, MoRm I 2,457,260

UNISER'GARMENT Filed May 2, .1947 2 Sheets-sheaf 2 Ail/1 rney: I

Patented Dec. 28, 1948 as s e:

UNDERGARM'ENT: winiam.1 .iMm-ris; mibhalminex. Application May 2, 194v,iserianmamars:

2 Claims-.2. (c1. .izsmisai The present invention relates to undergarments and it consists in the combinations, constructions and arrangements of parts herein described and claimed.

Generally, the invention provides an undergarment having a single piece knit center front and rear portion formed with an elongated Vertical opening upon one side which opening is enlarged at its bottom end. To the aforementioned portion a pair of side pieces of broadcloth or the like are adapted to be sewed and a waistband having an elastic insert and an integrally formed fly is adapted to be attached to the upper ends of the aforementioned parts. A single piece reinforcing element, likewise formed of knit material, is adapted to be attached to form a reinforcement for the buttocks and a cover for the vertical opening, at the same time forming a suspensory for the testicles of the wearer.

It is an object of the invention to provide a composite garment which will be seamless at the crotch.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a novel suspensory in a garment of the character described.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a novel fly construction.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a garment of the type above described which will be adaptable to various sized wearers.

A further object of the invention is the provision of an undergarment which will allow great freedom of movement without pulling or chafing the wearer.

Another object of the invention is the provision of a novel closure for the fly of an undergarment.

Other and further objects of the invention will become apparent from a reading of the following specification taken in conjunction with the drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is a front elevational view of an embodiment of the invention,

Figure 2 is a rear elevational view thereof,

Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 1 with certain parts removed,

Figure 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 4- -3 of Figure 1,

Figure 5 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 5-5 of Figure 1,

Figure 6 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line ii6 of Figure 1, and

Figures '7 to 11, inclusive, are plan Views of elements of the invention.

Referring more particularly to the drawings, there is shown therein an undergarment having a zsi fsi cpi e oentrahsecti m I 0 w ieh -isadanted to form a crotch II by folding along the dotted line !2 shown in Figure 7. The section ID is formed of knit material and, when folded as indicated, will form not only the crotch II but a seat and central back portion I3, a right front panel :5 and a left front panel 16. Between the panels I5 and I6 there is provided a vertical opening I! having an enlarged lower section I8 which extends to a point adjacent the crotch I l.

The opening I! and its enlarged portion l8 have attached therearound by stitching IS a sweat absorbing member 20. To the sides of the section ID are attached outer leg portions 2! and 22, preferably formed of broadcloth or the like,

A reinforcing member 23, best shown in Figure 9, is adapted to be attached by means of stitching 24 to the section In and is provided with a buttocks reinforcing portion 25, a crotch reinforcing portion 26 and a suspensory portion 21. The suspensory portion 21 is provided with a slanted edge 28 which is adapted to be left free of stitching whereby to provide access to the space between the suspensory portion 21 and the remainder of the garment.

Referring now to Figure 11, there is provided a waistband 29 having an insert 30 of elastic material and a pair of dependent fly members 3| and 32. Buttons 33 are provided upon the member 3| and buttonholes 34 in the member 32. This assembly is adapted to be atached to the upper portion of the garment by stitching 35.

In use, it will be apparent that there is provided a garment which has its central section entirely formed of knit material whereby to provide great elasticity in order that the wearer may have freedom of movement without strain upon the garment.

While the garment may be worn by females, it is especially adapted to male wear in that the penis and testicles of the wearer may be inserted through the enlarged opening [8 whereupon the suspensory 2! will act to support these organs. Access to the penis may be readily had through the unstitched edge 28 of the suspensory 2'! and the fly 3i and 32 is provided in the usual manner. The sides 2| and 22, being formed of broadcloth or the like will provide coolness in the garment. It will be understood that the identical construction may be utilized with the elongated type of drawers.

While but one form of the invention has been shown and described herein, it will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art that many 7 minor modifications may be made without depart- 2. A garment of the character described com prising a single piece front and rear section formed of knit material, outer leg sections formed of cloth, a waistband having dependent integrally formed fly sections, an elastic insert in said waistband, a reinforcing patch of knit material formed of a single piece and having a buttocks section, a crotch section and a suspensory section, said last 4 mentioned section being provided with an opening upon one of its upper sides to provide access to the interior thereof and a border of sweat absorbing material afiixed to the inner side of the front knit section adjacent the opening therein.

WILLIAM P. MORRIS.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Number Name Date 436,607 Little Sept. 10, 1890 1,283,006 Willcox Oct. 29, 1918 2,235,849 Reis Mar. 25, 1941 FOREIGN PATENTS Number Country Date 105,649 Australia Oct. 26, 1938 

